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Podcast Episode 223: 1L Year at Harvard Law (w/guest Carla Luna)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we are welcoming guest Carla Luna — currently a 2L at Harvard — to discuss adjusting to law school as a 1L, and the different activities and programs available to Harvard Law students.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Carla’s background and path to law school
  • The types of activities law students can get involved in at Harvard
  • Do you have to join a formal study group?
  • Job hunting during 1L year
  • Harvard’s grading system
  • What is more or less challenging about 2L year compared to 1L year
  • The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity program

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 222: Using Winter Break to Advance Your Career

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re welcoming back ex-BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones to talk about how to use winter break productively to move your career forward, make new connections, take care of personal chores, and of course, get some rest.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How can attending holiday events help in advancing your career?
  • Where else could you make new connections, besides holiday parties?
  • Getting your elevator pitch ready
  • Preparing everything you need for your summer job search
  • Spending some time on writing a note for a law journal
  • Making sure you have enough time to rest and recharge

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Podcast Episode 221: Our Top 5 Last-Minute Exam Tips

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re sharing our top 5 last-minute exam tips that will help you see the big picture and fill in some of the details of law school exam prep.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The importance of practicing as much as you can
  • Putting together the study materials for yourself
  • Seeking additional help from your professors, classmates, a study group, or a tutor
  • Getting a realistic understanding of how well you’re doing
  • Knowing the law in detail, not in broad strokes
  • Having a big-picture plan and keeping yourself well enough to take the exam
  • Do not give up if you feel you’re behind, because a lot can be done even in a few days!

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 220: More on Accommodations in Law School (w/Elizabeth Knox)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re welcoming back disability consultant Elizabeth Knox to discuss the process of applying for accommodations in law school to level the playing field in cases of disability, pregnancy, anxiety, and other conditions.

In this episode we discuss:

  • The different categories that fall into the accommodations realm
  • How much harder is it to get accommodations if you don’t have a history of accommodations?
  • How to advocate for yourself if you’re not comfortable with the traditional mode of teaching in law school
  • What if the accommodations request is not approved before exam time?
  • What to do if medical issues come up suddenly during the semester
  • Accommodations for the bar exam
  • Navigating the job search process for people with special needs
  • Remember that people don’t even notice that somebody got accommodations for the exam!

Thanks for listening!

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Podcast Episode 219: Mastering People Skills for Success as an Attorney (w/Stephanie Hanna)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with special guest Stephanie Hanna — Founder of The Other 85 — about mastering the non-substantive skills that make up 85% of career success for lawyers.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Stephanie’s background and her work creating The Other 85
  • Should you be a giver or a taker?
  • Developing a positive networking attitude
  • Tips for reaching out, asking for a favor, and following up with people
  • Are first-generation law students at a disadvantage when it comes to creating business contacts?
  • How to build your network at holiday parties

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Podcast Episode 218: Listen and Learn — Supplemental Jurisdiction (Civ Pro)

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Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! This is the second episode in our “Listen and Learn” series, where we review legal concepts and apply them to fact patterns. Today, we’re talking about civil procedure — in particular, supplemental jurisdiction.

In this episode we discuss:

  • What is supplemental jurisdiction?
  • The rules of supplemental jurisdiction and some related examples
  • Going through an essay question from the July 2012 California bar exam
  • Identifying the original basis of jurisdiction
  • How to apply the rules of supplemental jurisdiction to diversity of citizenship and federal cases

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